"tracking systems can increase viable output by up to 100%...For large systems, the energy gained by using tracking systems outweighs the added complexity (trackers can increase efficiency by 30% or more)"
The new tree design can make 20%-50% more electricity. Wouldn't know till they do some legitimate tests but it seems like the sun trackers fare better.
Why compare the designs, when you can combine them? I'm sure that the tree design can be improved a lot more, by just slightly turning the "leaves" so that they face the sunlight more directly.
I am willing to wager the suggested "combined" design would produce a very similar results anyway. The tree design is likely not necessary if the panels are moving.
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According to Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photovoltaic_system#Tracking_th...):
"tracking systems can increase viable output by up to 100%...For large systems, the energy gained by using tracking systems outweighs the added complexity (trackers can increase efficiency by 30% or more)"
The new tree design can make 20%-50% more electricity. Wouldn't know till they do some legitimate tests but it seems like the sun trackers fare better.
Why compare the designs, when you can combine them? I'm sure that the tree design can be improved a lot more, by just slightly turning the "leaves" so that they face the sunlight more directly.
I am willing to wager the suggested "combined" design would produce a very similar results anyway. The tree design is likely not necessary if the panels are moving.